Biden orders flags to half-staff after Texas school shooting

[Mary Wilson]

Posted: May 24, 2022 / 05:34 PM CDT
Updated: May 24, 2022 / 05:44 PM CDT

Michael D. Shear

(The Hill) – President Biden on Tuesday ordered that the flags at the White House, federal buildings and military posts be flown at half-staff for the victims of a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

The White House issued the proclamation Tuesday evening, hours after news broke of the shooting, which left at least 14 dead. Biden ordered the flags be flown at half-staff through Saturday at the White House, public buildings, military installations, and embassies and consular offices abroad “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence.” ...

https://wgntv.com/news/biden-orders-...hool-shooting/
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[Mary Wilson]

Death toll rises to 19 students and 2 adults, Texas official says
4 min ago
From CNN's Don Lemon

The death toll has risen following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Erick Estrada told CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday.

The toll now stands at 21, with 19 students and two adults killed in the shooting, Estrada said.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/texas-elementary-school-shooting-05-24-22

 

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